The physics of sound -- Sound measurement and hearing -- Sound reflection, diffraction, and diffusion -- Sound absorbing materials -- Principles of airborne sound insulation -- Airborne sound insulation practice -- Structure-borne sound insulation (impact isolation) -- Noise control in buildings -- Control of HVAC noise -- The behavior of sound in rooms -- Design of rooms for speech -- Design of rooms for music : concert halls and music practice rooms -- Theaters, multipurpose halls, cinema halls, and studios -- Speech intelligibility, speech privacy, and open-plan offices -- Vibration insulation -- Sound reinforcement systems.